Wellness shouldn't be complicated,
keep it Simple
Wellness shouldn't be complicated,
keep it Simple
Does a contraindication mean that massage treatment cannot take place?
Not always. In fact, massage can be very therapeutic for many medical conditions.
However, in the below cases it is best to have WRITTEN APPROVAL from your
healthcare physician before massage can take place:
(Click here for Physician Permission Form)
Licensed Massage Therapists cannot attempt to diagnose a condition.
Does a contraindication mean that massage treatment cannot take place?
Not always. In fact, massage can be very therapeutic for many medical conditions.
However, in the below cases it is best to have WRITTEN APPROVAL from your
healthcare physician before massage can take place:
(Click here for Physician Permission Form)
Licensed Massage Therapists cannot attempt to diagnose a condition.
Massage Contraindications:
Aneurysm,
Embolism of any kind (Thrombosis, VTE, PE, DVT,
phlebitis, blood clotting disorders),
haemophilia,
neuritis/neuropathy,
cancer,
diabetes (unless well managed),
high blood pressure (unless well managed),
heart condition,
kidney disease,
open sores or wounds,
recent surgery,
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, including prescribed
pain-killers,
Contagious Diseases and skin rashes (such as ringworm, impetigo, scabies, shingles, chickenpox, athletes foot, Poison ivy/oak/sumac, Staph infections)*
* = OK to massage AFTER rash has cleared (if well managed)
Please ....
Do NOT schedule a massage if you have any of the below:
fever, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, contagious disease (such as Influenza, Strep throat, Scarlet Fever, etc)
and/or severe pain (of any kind)...
If you have a scheduled appointment already...
and you have (or think you may have) any condition listed here, please call to reschedule your appointment when you're feeling better and not contagious.
.... Thank you